Kouts High School - Kostang Yearbook (Kouts, IN)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY. INETEEN-TH1RTEEN is called upon to record the deeds of lier years of High School work upon the pages of history. Soon this great seat of learning will no longer claim us. The history of our four years of work which is now nearing its completion is very interesting. At the beginning of our career, 1909, twenty-seven merry boys and girls were enrolled. This is the largest Freshman Class in the historv of K. H. S. During this year we labored diligently in the fields of Botany and Algebra under Mr. Wright; English and German under Miss Tofte and Music and Drawing under Miss Viant. Despite examinations, book reviews and the thoughts of orations, the year closed with success. In the autumn of 1910 we returned as Sophomores. Alluring fields of opportunity had appealed to some, thus causing our ranks to become thinner. Nevertheless, we studied on with great zeal. Botany was dropped and Algebra and “The History of the Ancients” were continued under Mr. Wright. Interesting lessons in German and Eng- lish were again taken up under Miss Tofte, and Music and Drawing under Miss Felton. During the first half of the term Algebra was completed. We then began the study of Geometry; the thoughts of which “fairly made us shiver.” But with great determination we made our first credit in it. The latter part of May brought to a close our Sophomore days. Autumn 1911 all assembled as “Jolly Juniors.” The “beloved Geometrical Exercises” were again taken up. In German we soon learned that: “Einer mus heiraten” (Every one must marry). Inter- esting were the great tragedies of “Hamlet” and “Macbeth.” During the first half of this term Geometry was completed. We then entered the great field of Commercial Arithmetic, where under the guidance of Miss Kring we were soon taught the method of writing checks and notes. The year again closed with success. Autumn 1912 we returned as Seniors, hut fourteen in number. But to our disappointment we failed to meet our “black-eyed” principal who had so faithfully worked with us the preceding years. Her absence was replaced by Mr. Robertson. Very interesting were the lessons in Physical Geography under him. Here we soon learned what a mesa (may saw) was, and last hut least that great topic: “Atmospheric Coloration.” In Physics we learned: “Why Raymond falls upon the floor after releasing the hold on his pencil.”

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FRED WELCH. Marshal. Take thou success! And may it be The battle cloud's encircling power. Preserve it! It will help thee In many dark and trying hour. KATHERINE DRAZER. Class Poetess. For you our wishes never cease. May fair fortune be at thy side, Her blessing is the light of peace, Wisdom and honor her pride.

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16 Our German lessons were a thing of the past. We began the study of Latin. Ere long we were able to conjugate “atno” (love), one of the most important words in the Latin language. Physical Geography having been completed the first half of the term, we took up the “History of English Literature” under Mr. Rob ertson. In due time we became familiar with the “Poetic Forms, especially the “love-song.” This year has been one of much enjoyment. Ever since ye came to K. H. S. we have looked forward to this year with pleasure, for: “As Presides we dreamed of it, As Sophs we longed for it, As Juniors we envied it, As Seniors we HAVE it.” We have trodden the path behind ns and not always did we find it any easy one. Many were the times we experienced the scratches of thorns where we had expected roses. But despite the many trials that confronted us. we the class of ’Id and fourteen in number have stood shoulder to shoulder in fair and stormy weather. The result is that we are the largest graduating class K. H. S. has ever produced. When glancing back over our High School days it seems but a very short time. And as these dear days are now drawing to a close we cannot help but experience a feeling of sadness, for soon we will part from those with whom we have been associated these four years. Many are the warm friendships we have, formed these four years and it is a sad experience to part from them. We wish to extend our thanks to Miss King, Mr. Wright and Mr. Robertson for their faithfulness shown to us, through this our last year’s work. But we must be off with a firm determination to conquer the new fields which confront us. But before our departure we desire to say: “Farewell, God speed you on vour wav; mav your vears be long and prosperous.” ' ' ' PEARL TRINKLE, ’13. SIGHT TRANSLATION. RIGHT student picking up Caesar—Latin’s a cinch. Listen: “Forte dux in aro”—forty ducks in a row. “Passus sum jam”—pass us some jam. “ Boni leges Caesares”—bony legs of Caesar. “Wicissim”—we kiss ’em. And yet he wondered why they laughed.